In a first-of-its-kind effort, King County hospitals reached out to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) youth and young adults to learn about their experiences with healthcare. More than 1 in 10 King County youth identifies as lesbian, gay, or bisexual.
Read MoreMedia reports of the harrowing pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum experiences of Beyoncé and Serena Williams focused public attention on longstanding disparities in maternal and infant health.
Read More“Homelessness up again in King County” – the recurring headline, steady as a drumbeat, reminds us of the paradox of our region’s economic prosperity: A flourishing job market increases competition for housing and squeezes out lower- and middle-income households.
Read MorePart I of our double blog on recent trends in King County focused on some of the good news from King County Hospitals for a Healthier Community’s new Community Health Needs Assessment.
Read MoreIn the midst of rapid economic growth, population growth, and increases in the cost of housing, how are the people who live in King County communities faring?
Read MoreAcross all of King County, more than 1 in 5 adults reported keeping a gun in or around their homes, including in a car or other motor vehicle. But where they lived made a big difference
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